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- 2. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease, above what is typically expected in a limited geographic area. Also a 1990s movie starring a new world monkey from Zaire… Somehow.
- 8. The period between when a person is infected by a virus and when he or she notices symptoms of the disease.
- 9. This type of vaccine gives your cells instructions for how to make the S protein found on the surface of the COVID-19 virus.
- 11. The avoidance of close contact with other people during the outbreak of a contagious disease to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection. It has 6 feet but is not an insect.
- 14. A family of viruses, seven of which are known to infect people. They get their name from the crown-like spikes.
- 16. Federal uniformed service of public health professionals who serve in various agencies and communities.
- 17. Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials.
- 18. Any agent that causes disease. This includes viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
- 20. Separating and restricting the movements of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
- 23. Keeping people with confirmed cases of a contagious disease separated from people who are not sick.
- 24. The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations.
- 25. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease, in several countries or continents. The CDC recognized six stages of this.
Down
- 1. Describes a disease that can be transferred from (non-human) animals to humans.
- 3. Submicroscopic agents that infect living organisms. Can also be found by clicking sketchy links.
- 4. An individual who is highly contagious and capable of transmitting a communicable disease to an unusually large number of uninfected individuals. Despite name, does not wear a cape.
- 5. Face covering that offers protection against viral spread, also a favorite Halloween prop.
- 6. National public health agency of the United States Federal Government.
- 7. Common name for a Rhinovirus. Also describes Alaska in January.
- 10. Specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. Did not write “Pinball Wizard”.
- 12. Severe acute respiratory syndrome
- 13. Though it looks like a surgical mask, this equipment is actually a respirator.
- 15. Respiratory syncytial virus causing mild or cold-like symptoms.
- 19. Often containing a preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, this triggers the immune system to help it build immunity to a disease.
- 21. A type of test designed for rapid diagnosis of active COVID infection.
- 22. The disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2.